About this experience
Make the most of your limited time in Cusco on a small group tour of the Sacred Valley. At a comfortable pace and with round-trip transportation, you can explore five historic attractions without feeling rushed. The extensive itinerary includes guided visits to the archaeological sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray and Chinchero. Lunch and a stop at the salt mines (saineras) in Maras are also included.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- Lunch
- professional tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up from hotel city center of cusco
Not included
- Entrances
Itinerary and highlights
We'll begin this VIP Sacred Valley + Maras and Moray tour departing from Cusco to tour the Chinchero Archaeological Center. This site covers up to 43 hectares (110 acres) where you can find terraces, paths, water channels, and temples.
You'll then head to the Moray archaeological complex, located 7 km (4.3 mi) from Maras in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It's characterized by its circular terraces. You'll then head to Maras for a guided tour.
You'll have time for lunch at a restaurant in Urubamba, and then a guided tour of the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, a massive Inca fortress with large stone terraces on a hillside, where you can find the Temple of the Sun and the fountain of the Princesses' Baths.
Finally, you'll visit Písac, one of the most important and visited archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After this great tour, you will return to Cusco, thus concluding the activity.
Meeting and pickup information
- The traveler has to leave a number that has WhatsApp with the code of his country to have better communication.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu Adventure
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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